The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.
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Updated Aug 14
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The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Grand Island is situated within the Great Plains.Sub-event
Ranchers are moving cattle to Nebraska while water restrictions affect downstream areas.1 source
- Native tall grass prairies in the Great Plains are being lost due to ongoing development.Sub-event
- A Loomis family ranch in Morrill County, Nebraska, is currently struggling with severe drought conditions in the Sandhills.Sub-event
Drought cycles and water scarcity affect the Great Plains and Nebraska.1 source
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The entities involved
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Great Plains
broad expanse of flat land west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains
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drought
extended period when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply
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Nebraska
state of the United States of America
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